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Overview |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Paxton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | annamaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,120 | $40,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,120 | $40,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $17,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,462 | $28,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,535 | $31,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,287 | 3,965 | ||
| Admitted | 2,568 | 3,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Anna Maria College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,078 students vs. 1,332 students)
Hood vs. Anna Maria College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Anna Maria College?
- Hood College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($45,120.00 vs. $40,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Hood than Anna Maria College ($45,120.00 vs. $40,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Anna Maria College ($23,462 vs. $28,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 21.5% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($14,250 vs. $17,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Anna Maria College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 12.1% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($35,535 vs. $31,689)
Hood vs. Anna Maria College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Anna Maria College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anna Maria College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Hood (78.1%)
Hood vs. Anna Maria College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood or Anna Maria College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Anna Maria College and Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Anna Maria College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/